Finding a Place on a Map

Which of the following is a tool used to find a place on a map?

• Ruler

• Compass

• Calculator

• Eraser

What symbol is often used to show direction on a map?

• Star

• Compass Rose

• Heart

• Circle

Which continent is directly south of Europe?

• Asia

• Africa

• Australia

• Antarctica

According to the virtual classroom rules, what should you do with your mic and camera?

• Turn off your mic and camera

• Mute your mic and keep your camera on

• Keep your mic on and camera off

• Mute your mic and turn off your camera.

What does the word 'atlas' mean?

• A) A book of maps

• B) A type of animal

• C) A musical instrument

• D) A kind of food.

What is the main purpose of an atlas?

• To tell stories

• To show maps

• To list names

• To measure time

Which two cities are connected by the Transcontinental Railroad according to the map?

• A) Sacramento and Baltimore

• B) San Francisco and Omaha

• C) Promontory Point and Baltimore

• D) Omaha and Sacramento

Which city is not shown on the Transcontinental Railroad map?

• Sacramento

• San Francisco

• New York

• Omaha

Which state is Promontory Point located in?

• California

• Utah

• Nebraska

• Nevada

What year was the Transcontinental Railroad completed?

• 1865

• 1869

• 1872

• 1875